Prepare against Natalie Kanakova
WIM · Czechia · World #11,003 classical · FIDE ID 350486
Our database contains 684 games by Natalie Kanakova, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natalie Kanakova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalie Kanakova before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,154 | 2,249 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,079 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,077 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 684 | 290 | 185 | 209 | 42.4% |
| As White | 338 | 153 | 91 | 94 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 346 | 137 | 94 | 115 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalie Kanakova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalie Kanakova's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 74.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 16.6% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 7.7% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 52.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kanakova usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 168 | 85.7% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 19 | 9.7% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.6% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 57.3% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 22 | 22.9% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 16.7% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Natalie Kanakova's chess games
All 684 games by Natalie Kanakova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 290 wins, 185 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 17/4/13 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 47 | 19/19/9 | 40.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,372 | BL 2122 w | A13 |
| Nov 2017 | Jiner Zhu | 2,363 | 35th Wch U20 Girls | B52 |
| Aug 2021 | Martin Hollan | 2,355 | Skalica Open | C47 |
| Jul 2016 | Iulija Osmak | 2,342 | chT-EU U18 Girls | C11 |
| Aug 2022 | Olga Zimina | 2,340 | 22nd ch-EU w | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE w | 2024 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,146 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2017 | 28 | 13.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-CZE U12 Girls | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,544 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 2,186 |
| ch-CZE U16 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 1,952 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,204 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-CZE U14 Girls | 2013 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,851 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nela Pychova (13 games) · Olga Sikorova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalie Kanakova's chess games?
684 games by Natalie Kanakova, from Jul 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Natalie Kanakova has played.
What does Natalie Kanakova play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Natalie Kanakova opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalie Kanakova answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Natalie Kanakova play as White?
As White, Natalie Kanakova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Scotch Game (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalie Kanakova play as Black?
As Black, Natalie Kanakova most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Natalie Kanakova's FIDE rating?
Natalie Kanakova is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Natalie Kanakova played?
Our database contains 684 games by Natalie Kanakova, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 290 wins, 185 draws, 209 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalie Kanakova?
684 games by Natalie Kanakova reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.